Question

why is heat energy needed to melt a solid? what is this heat energy called

Answer 1

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Actually heat energy is needed to break the bonds between molecules of solid so that it can be converted into liquid...

This heat energy is called the LATENT HEAT OF FUSION....

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Answer 2

Explanation:

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The heat energy needed to melt a solid because of increasing kinetic energy. This is called latent heat.

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